WO2015153628A1 - Sangle flexible à accessoire détachable - Google Patents

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WO2015153628A1
WO2015153628A1 PCT/US2015/023617 US2015023617W WO2015153628A1 WO 2015153628 A1 WO2015153628 A1 WO 2015153628A1 US 2015023617 W US2015023617 W US 2015023617W WO 2015153628 A1 WO2015153628 A1 WO 2015153628A1
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support member
bendable strap
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Eric Gallup
Jonathan Marks
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B23/00—Bed-tables; Trays; Reading-racks; Book-rests, i.e. items used in combination with something else
    • A47B23/04—Bed-tables; Trays; Reading-racks; Book-rests, i.e. items used in combination with something else supported from table, floor or wall
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
    • A45F5/02—Fastening articles to the garment
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
    • A44B11/00—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts
    • A44B11/25—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts with two or more separable parts
    • A44B11/2592—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts with two or more separable parts fastening by sliding in the main plane or a plane parallel to the main plane of the buckle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/30—Straps; Bands
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
    • A45F5/02—Fastening articles to the garment
    • A45F5/021—Fastening articles to the garment to the belt
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B81/00—Cabinets or racks specially adapted for other particular purposes, e.g. for storing guns or skis
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G1/00—Mirrors; Picture frames or the like, e.g. provided with heating, lighting or ventilating means
    • A47G1/16—Devices for hanging or supporting pictures, mirrors, or the like
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M11/00—Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters
    • F16M11/02—Heads
    • F16M11/04—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
    • F16M11/041—Allowing quick release of the apparatus
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M11/00—Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters
    • F16M11/02—Heads
    • F16M11/04—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
    • F16M11/06—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting
    • F16M11/10—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M11/00—Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters
    • F16M11/02—Heads
    • F16M11/16—Details concerning attachment of head-supporting legs, with or without actuation of locking members thereof
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M13/00—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M13/00—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
    • F16M13/02—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
    • F16M13/022—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle repositionable
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/02—Interior fittings; Means, e.g. inserts, for holding and packing articles
    • A45C2013/026—Inserts
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45F
    • A45F2200/05—Holder or carrier for specific articles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45F
    • A45F2200/05—Holder or carrier for specific articles
    • A45F2200/0516—Portable handheld communication devices, e.g. mobile phone, pager, beeper, PDA, smart phone

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  • the present disclosure relates generally to an apparatus for holding items, and more particularly a bendable strap with a fastener configured to attach and detach with an accessory such as a storage pouch for holding small consumer products, personal electronic devices, hand tools, and the like.
  • the system has utility beyond that of stowing personal electronic devices.
  • the system may be utilized for certain accessories or peripherals used in conjunction with personal electronic devices, or even further extended to other consumer products which benefit from being in close proximity to and easily accessible by the consumer/user.
  • an apparatus for holding an accessory, which provides improved accessibility to the accessory or items stored therein.
  • the apparatus includes a bendable strap having a deformable support member disposed within a flexible body.
  • a coupling element extends from an end of the flexible body and is secured to an end of the deformable support member.
  • the apparatus further includes an accessory having a coupling element that cooperates with the bendable strap by releasably engaging its coupling element such that the accessory is detachably secured to the bendable strap.
  • a bendable strap in another aspect, includes a U-shaped deformable support member having a pair of generally parallel legs interconnected at one end and a pair of free ends on an opposite end.
  • a flexible body substantially covers the support member providing a relatively thin, generally rectangular form.
  • a coupling element is disposed adjacent the flexible body and secured to the free ends of the support member.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a bendable strap wrapped over an arm of a couch and having a storage pocket detachably coupled thereto;
  • Figure 2 illustrates the device shown in Figure 1 in a partially exploded view
  • Figure 3 illustrates the detachable coupling between a bendable strap and a storage pocket
  • Figure 4 illustrates the bendable strap and the detachable coupling shown in Figure 3 in an exploded view
  • Figure 4A is a section view taken along line 4A-4A of Figure 4.
  • Figure 5 illustrates the detachable coupling partially inserted into a slot formed in the storage pocket
  • Figure 6 illustrated the detachable coupling fully inserted into the slot formed in the storage pocket
  • Figure 7 illustrates a bendable strap formed into a support leg and a storage pocket detachably coupled thereto from a front perspective
  • Figure 8 illustrates the device shown in Figure 7 from a side perspective
  • Figure 9 illustrates a cord management feature of a storage pocket for a mobile phone and/or a tablet
  • Figure 10 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the device shown in Figure 1;
  • Figure 11 illustrates a bendable strap and shell of the device shown in Figure
  • Figure 12 illustrates an insert of the device shown in Figure 10
  • Figure 13 illustrates an intended use of the device shown in Figure 10 holding a tablet and mobile phone
  • Figures 14A-D illustrate a top plan, front elevation, bottom plan and side elevation of the device shown in Figure 13;
  • Figures 15-17 illustrate alternate embodiments for the bendable strap shown in Figure 10;
  • Figures 18- 19 illustrate various dimensional configurations for the storage pocket shown in Figure 10;
  • Figure 20 illustrates a detachable accessory in the form of a speaker detachably coupled to the bendable strap;
  • Figure 21 illustrates a detachable accessory in the form of a lamp detachably coupled to the bendable strap
  • Figure 22 illustrates a detachable accessory in the form of a fan detachably coupled to the bendable strap
  • Figure 23 illustrates a detachable accessory in the form of a phone holder detachably coupled to the bendable strap
  • Figure 24 illustrates a detachable accessory in the form of a tablet holder detachably coupled to the bendable strap
  • Figure 25 illustrates a detachable accessory in the form of a tool holder detachably coupled to the bendable strap
  • Figure 26 illustrates a detachable accessory in the form of a hook detachably coupled to the bendable strap.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an apparatus 10 according to a first embodiment is disclosed for holding accessory that provides improved accessibility to certain personal electronic devices such as mobile phone, tablets, laptop computers, personal music players, e- reading devices, remote controls and the like.
  • the apparatus 10 includes a bendable strap 12 and an accessory or support pouch 14.
  • the bendable strap 12 includes a deformable support member 16 disposed within a flexible body 18.
  • the bendable strap 12 includes a first leg 42 and a second leg 44, each extending from a base portion 46.
  • the base portion 46 of the bendable strap 12 is connected to the support pouch 14.
  • the support pouch 14 includes a rigid outer shell 22 supporting a second coupling element 24.
  • a compliant insert 26 is disposed within an interior cavity formed by the outer shell 22 to provide the storage pouch 14 defining a storage space.
  • the outer shell 22 is made using a thermal formed or injection molded plastic which does not collapse or yield during normal and expected usage.
  • the insert 26 is made using a flexible rubber, silicon or polymeric material which can be easily installed and removed from the outer shell 22 and will not scratch or otherwise damage items stored therein. In this configuration, the apparatus 10 may be adorned with multiple colors to provide an aesthetically-pleasing, ornamental effect.
  • the insert 26 may be configured with a bright or bold color, while the outer shell 22 has a muted or darker tone, or vice versa given the apparatus 10 a contrasting look.
  • the second coupling element 24 is configured to detachably secured to the bendable strap 12.
  • the outer shell 22 includes a base wall 58, with side walls 60, a rear wall 62 and a front wall 64 extending upward therefrom.
  • the front wall 64 is shown with an optional front window 66, opening upward.
  • the insert 26 may include an outer pocket wall 54 spaced outward from an inner pocket wall 56 to define a front pocket 68 in the insert 26.
  • a main pocket is defined behind the inner pocket wall 56, thus providing first and second storage spaces within the insert 26.
  • the front pocket 68 is received in the front window 66.
  • the outer pocket wall 54 of the insert 26 is positioned outward of the front wall 64 of the outer shell 22 in front of the front window 66.
  • Figure 2 is a partially exploded view of the apparatus 10, showing the insert 26 removed from the outer shell 22.
  • the depth (D) of the outer shell 22 is sufficiently greater than the depth (d) of the insert 26 so that when the insert 26 is placed within the outer shell 22, a void is created there between.
  • the insert 26 may optionally have a foot or support column 52 projecting from a base portion 76 thereof. The foot 52 engages an inner surface of the base wall 58 of the outer shell 22, while the regions of the insert 26 lateral to the foot 52 would provide a storage space which may be used for housing a USB interface (U) or gathering excess cords (C) used with personal electronic devices.
  • the insert 26 includes a front wall 70, a rear wall 72 and opposed side walls 74 extending upward from the base portion 76.
  • the front pocket 68 is formed in the front wall 70 and opens upward.
  • a first coupling element 20 includes a latch 34 snap-fit into an opening 38 through an inner portion of the rear wall 62 of the outer shell 22.
  • FIG. 3 shows the outer shell 22 detached from the bendable strap 12.
  • the first coupling element 20 includes a tongue plate 28 secured to the base portion 46 of the deformable support member 16.
  • the first coupling element 20 extends from an end of the flexible body 18 and is secured to an end of the deformable support member 16.
  • the tongue plate 28 includes a tab 32 having a latch 34 extending from a face thereof.
  • the second coupling element 24 in the outer shell 22 includes a socket 36 formed in the rear wall 62 of the outer shell 22.
  • the socket 36 is configured to receive the tab 32 and has an opening 38 extending through an inner portion of the rear wall 62 into the socket 36.
  • the latch 34 aligns with the opening 38.
  • the latch 34 springs into the opening 38 for releasably securing the bendable strap 12 to the storage pouch 14.
  • the tab 32 and socket 36 structure described herein provides an acceptable and presently preferred combination for the first and second coupling elements 20, 24.
  • coupling elements which employ a different structure to releasably couple the bendable strap 12 with the storage pouch 14 may be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the apparatus 10 described herein.
  • the bendable strap 12 includes a deformable support member 16 in the form of a flexible, ductile wire or metal strip which can be plastically deformed by hand and will retain its new position.
  • the support member 16 is formed as a U-shaped member with a pair of legs 16.1, 16.2.
  • a flexible body 18 covers the support member 16 to provide a relatively thin, generally rectangular structure.
  • the flexible body 18 may be a polymer or may be a foam rubber.
  • the support member 16 is deformable to a new shape and will keep its new shape, including keeping the flexible body 18 in the new shape.
  • the bendable strap 12, and in particular the deformable support member 16 is secured to the first coupling element 20.
  • a first end 30 of tongue plate 28 has a pair of channels 48, 50 formed therein.
  • the channels 48, 50 have a longitudinal portion 481, 501 and a transverse portion 48t, 50t.
  • the ends of legs 16.1, 16.2 may be bent inward to provide a locking mechanical connection between the bendable strap 12 and the first coupling element 20.
  • the flexible body 18 is formed over the first end 30 of tongue plate 28 ( Figure 3) further securing the bendable strap 12 to the first coupling element 20.
  • the first end 30 of the tongue plate 28 may be insert- molded in the flexible body 18.
  • the deformable support member 16 includes the pair of legs 16.1, 16.2.
  • the flexible body 18 has a first body portion 18.1 covering a first leg 16.1 and a second body portion 18.2 covering a second leg 16.2.
  • the flexible body 18 further includes an end portion 18.3 interconnecting the first and second body portions 18.1, 18.2 and covering the end of the U-shaped deformable support member 16.
  • the flexible body 18 defines a slot 18.4 between the first and second body portions 18.1, 18.2.
  • the bendable strap 12 can be hung on a support structure. For example, a door knob can be inserted into the slot 18.4 so that the apparatus 10 hangs on the door knob.
  • the apparatus 10 is configured with a cord retention system defined by the relative shape, orientation and location of passages through the outer shell 22 and insert 26.
  • the outer shell 22 has a narrow slot centrally located through the bottom wall thereof, whereas the insert 26 has an enlarged slot located laterally offset from the center line connected with a narrow slot to a central passage.
  • the relative shape orientation and location of these features permit a cord to be inserted through the outer shell 22 and into the pocket formed by the insert 26. Once positioned inside the insert 26, the cord may be manipulated to the center where it is retained. While a specific shape, orientation and location are illustrated in drawings, one skilled in the art will recognize that other features are having a similar function may be adapted and used in accordance with the present disclosure.
  • the apparatus 10 can be used to hold a tablet 100 in the main pocket and a mobile phone 102 in the front pocket 68.
  • an alternate bendable strap 12' is shown connected to the storage pouch 14.
  • the bendable strap 12' is otherwise the same as the bendable strap 12 of Figures 1-6 with the exception that the first leg 42' and second leg 44' are not connected to one another at far ends, but rather extend to free ends such that the first leg 42' and second leg 44' can be manipulated and plastically deformed independently of one another.
  • the first leg 42' and second leg 44' extend at an acute angle (approximately 45 degrees) from the base portion 46' .
  • a second alternate bendable strap 12" is shown in Figure 17 connected to the storage pouch 14.
  • the bendable strap 12" includes a first leg 42" and a second leg 44" extending generally parallel to one another from the base portion 46". Again the legs 42", 44" extend to free ends and may be manipulated plastically independently.
  • the bendable strap 12 may be used with a variety of storage pouches or other accessories.
  • the widths (W and W") of storage pouch 14' and 14" vary with respect to the width (W) of storage pouch 14 to accommodate personal electronic devices of a different size.
  • the accessory may be a personal-sized speaker 114 which has been substituted for the storage pouch illustrated in the previous figures.
  • the speaker 114 could be a battery-powered, wireless (e.g. Bluetooth) speaker.
  • Figure 21 illustrates a detachable accessory in the form of a light or lamp 214 detachably coupled to the bendable strap 12. Note that in Figures 21-26, the latches connecting the bendable strap 12 to the accessories are facing rearwardly.
  • the lamp 214 includes a housing 216 for a battery (or other power source) and the lighting element 218 (e.g., LED, incandescent, fluorescent, etc).
  • a switch 220 at the top of the housing 216 selectively turns the lighting element 218 on and off.
  • the housing 214 also includes a second coupling element 224 with an opening 238 for connecting to the bendable strap 12.
  • FIG 22 illustrates a detachable accessory in the form of a fan 314 detachably coupled to the bendable strap 12.
  • the fan 314 includes a housing 316 which contains a battery (or other power source), motor and fan 318.
  • the housing 316 includes a second coupling element 324 for connecting to the bendable strap 12.
  • Figure 23 illustrates a detachable accessory in the form of a phone holder 414 detachably coupled to the bendable strap 12.
  • the phone holder 414 includes a rear portion 416 and a pair of opposed side grips 418.
  • the side grips 418 are resiliently biased inward toward one another, such that any size phone 102 can be held between the side grips 418.
  • a second coupling element 424 selectively connects to the bendable strap 12.
  • Figure 24 illustrates a detachable accessory in the form of a tablet holder 514 detachably coupled to the bendable strap 12.
  • the table holder 514 includes a rear portion 516 having a second coupling element 524 for selectively coupling to the bendable strap 12.
  • a resilient structure is connected to the rear portion 516, optionally via a pivot connection 522 so that the tablet 100 can be oriented portrait or landscape.
  • the resilient structure includes a base portion 520 connected (optionally pivotably) to the rear portion 516.
  • Four resilient arms 518 extend outward, forward and then inward toward one another to capture the corners of the table 100. The resilient arms 518 can capture tablets 100 of different sizes and hold them resiliently between them.
  • Figure 25 illustrates a detachable accessory in the form of a tool holder 614 detachably coupled to the bendable strap 12.
  • the tool holder 614 includes a base portion 616 having a second coupling element 624 for selectively attaching to the bendable strap 12.
  • the tool holder 614 includes a plurality of fingers 618 projecting forward from the base portion 616. Each of the fingers 618 includes an enlarged outer end to create recesses 620 therebetween for receiving tools 622.
  • the fingers 618 are formed of a resilient material to accommodate and retain tools 622 of different sizes.
  • Figure 26 illustrates a detachable accessory in the form of a hook 714 detachably coupled to the bendable strap 12.
  • the hook 714 includes a rear portion 716 having a second coupling element 724 for selectively coupling to the bendable strap 12.
  • a bottom wall 718 projects forward from the rear portion 716.
  • a forward wall 720 projects upward from the bottom wall 718 to a free end to define a hook for supporting items, such as the handle 740 of a tool 742 (such as a shovel).
  • any of the accessories disclosed herein can be connected to any of the bendable straps.
  • a user could have multiple straps and/or multiple accessories and interchange them as needed.
  • the bendable straps can be used to hang or mount many different items in different places.
  • the bendable strap can hang a cell phone from a car visor, seat belt or head rest.
  • the speaker can be mounted to a computer monitor, a cabinet handle or shower curtain rod.
  • the light can be mounted to a car hood (while working on the engine).
  • the apparatus 10 may be readily adapted to use the bendable strap 12 with a variety of other accessories such as a tray, a flashlight, spotlight or floodlight, a picture frame, a message board, a book stand, a beverage holder, or the like.
  • the apparatus may be configured for use in a bathroom or shower to store shampoo and conditioner, razors, shave cream and/or a mirror.
  • the flexible strap could be wrapped around the shower rod, the bathtub rim, or hung over the showerhead.
  • the apparatus may be configured for use in a kitchen as a utensil holder which may be stood upright on the counter or hung over the edge of a cabinet countertop, or as a waste container which is hung on a drawer, counter edge or sink for collections of scraps while cooking, or as a cookbook stand.
  • the apparatus may be configured for use in a workshop or garage to store tools, fasteners or other items used in projects around the house, or with a flashlight.
  • the apparatus 10 could also include one or more accessories which are packaged as a kit configured for a particular intended purpose.

Abstract

Une sangle de retenue flexible (12) est conçue de manière à s'accoupler de manière détachable à un accessoire. La sangle flexible comprend un élément de support déformable (16) recouvert d'un corps souple (18). Un élément d'accouplement (20) est fixé à l'élément de support et coopère avec un élément d'accouplement complémentaire disposé sur un accessoire tel qu'une poche de rangement (14), un plateau, un crochet de cintre, une enceinte acoustique, une lampe flash, un cadre, un tableau de messages, un porte-livre, un support de boisson ou autre.
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